mayst

[ meyst ]

verb

, Archaic.

1. 2nd person singular present indicative of may ¹.

mayst

/ meɪst /

verb

1. archaic.
   used with the pronounthou or its relative equivalent a singular form of the present tense of may 1

Example Sentences

Hear, O Israel, the commandments of life: give ear, that thou mayst learn wisdom.

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Nay, it behoveth thee get thee some means whereby thou mayst maintain thyself, O my son.

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Nay, methinketh even now thou hast somewhat with thee and art seeking him, so thou mayst sell it to him.

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Behind yon pine wood he built an altar unto thee and Odin, There thou mayst see the roof of his still dwelling.

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Or thou mayst pray the Undying King to have her thither to thee.

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